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DM08MJM
2008 BMW 525
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration DM08MJM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 08 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
23 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 224,053 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 224,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 214,150 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 204,869 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024 19 Jun 20261 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 204,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 195,413 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its edges (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 195,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/r17 94w RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 184,540 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
15 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 184,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,307 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021 19 Jun 202626 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,797 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,315 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,642 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- No Emissions Detected
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,746 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside & nearside rear half shaft seals appear to be leaking
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- offside & nearside rear half shaft seals appear to be leaking
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,707 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016 19 Jun 202623 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) not working all front lamps (1.1.A.3b)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,374 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 19 Jun 20262 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,421 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 19 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,172 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,069 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 19 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,342 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,391 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011 19 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DM08MJM was registered on 2008-06-23
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